About ICCFA
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The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association is the only international trade association representing all segments of the cemetery, funeral service, cremation and memorialization profession.
Founded in 1887 as the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents, the organization was created by a group of 18 cemeterians whose goal was to improve the appearance and operations of their properties. Throughout its first century of operation, the association grew in size and mission and underwent several name changes, but it remained a national cemetery-only organization. In 1996, the association became the International Cemetery and Funeral Association, expanding its membership to include funeral homes and other related businesses and extending its reach beyond U.S. borders. In 2007, “Cremation” was added to the name to more accurately reflect the operations and goals of its membership.
Today, the ICCFA is composed of more than 7,500 cemeteries, funeral homes, crematories, memorial designers and related businesses worldwide. It serves and supports these members through a host of benefits designed to increase their management proficiency and improve their businesses – from regular updates on government and legal issues, to educational meetings, to a variety of services and products tailored to meet their needs.
The ICCFA promotes consumer choices, pre-arrangement and open competition and has created more than two dozen model guidelines advocating state legislation on a variety of consumer-related issues. The association also assists consumers more directly through information resources, as well as through a complaint mediation service.
Mission Statement
Providing exceptional education, networking and legislative guidance and support to progressive cemetery, funeral and cremation professionals worldwide.
News Releases
- ICCFA 2011 Annual Convention Draws Record Attendance (3/29/11)
- ICCFA Names Bob Fells Executive Director, Nadira Baddeliyanage to Serve As Director of Operations (3/21/11)
- ICCFA Presents Member Awards for 2011 (3/18/11)
- ICCFA Elects New Officers, Directors (3/17/11)
- Varner Elected President of ICCFA (3/17/11)
- Kidwiler Elected President-Elect of ICCFA (3/17/11)
In The News
PLPA Gains National Attention Thanks to Associated Press Wire Story
The Pet Loss Professionals Alliance was recently featured in an Associated Press wire story that has gained national attention from:
- CNBC
- Seattle Times
- Petanim
- The Republic (Indiana)
- San Francisco Chronicle
- Greensboro (North Carolina) News-Record
- The Canadian Press
- The Press Enterprise (California)
- Pet Urns
- Daily Journal (Indiana)
- InForum (Fargo, North Dakota)
- Stamford Advocate (Connecticut)
- Greenwala
- Ventura County Star Mobile (Ventura, California)
- WTOP (DC-area radio station)
- Rocky Mount Telegram (North Carolina)
- The Coloradoan (Fort Collins, Colorado)
...and several other media outlets. Congratulations to the PLPA and bravo for all the hard work from its Marketing Committee!
ICCFA StaffAll staff may be contacted by phone at 800.645.7700 and the extensions listed below (except where noted) Executive Director and General Counsel Director of Operations Director, Communications & Membership Services Director of Cremation Services Membership Manager Office Administrator & Associations Liaison Meeting Planner Executive Assistant Managing Editor Front Desk/Administrative Assistant Meetings Coordinator Product Development Coordinator Supplier Relations Manager Communications Activities Manager
OfficersPresident President-Elect Vice President – Internal Affairs Vice President – Education Vice President – Membership & Marketing Vice President – External Affairs Secretary Treasurer
Board of DirectorsANDRES AGUILAR (term expires in '14) RUSSELL W. ALLEN (14) RICHARD D. BALDWIN JR., CCE (13) THOMAS P. DALY, CCE, CCCE (14) KEVIN R. DANIELS (14) JAY D. DODDS (14) MICHAEL H. DOHERTY (12) JENNIFER L. FREW (12) GARY FREYTAG (13) COREY GAFFNEY (13) ANTHONY GUERRA (14) ERNIE HEFFNER, CFuE (14) ED HORN, CCE (13) CARESSA HUGHES (12) HAMILTON JONES, CFSP (13) JEFF KIDWILER, CCE, CSE (12) MARK J. KRAUSE, CFUE (12) C. JOHN LINGE (12) RICK MILLER, CCFE (12) F. DANIEL MOLONEY JR. (13) JERRY MYERS, CPA, PMP (14) APRIL REMEDIES (12) THOMAS A. "TR" ROUTSONG, CFSP (13) STEPHEN L. SCHACHT, CCFE (14) MICHAEL SCHOEDINGER, CFSP (13) KENNETH E. VARNER, CCFE (12) DANIEL L. VILLA (12) GREGG M. WILLIAMSON, CCE (13)
IMSA appointment to serve a one-year term on the Board: TIMOTHY M. HENTGES
Past Presidents elected to serve a one-year term on the Board: PATRICK DOWNEY, CCE GREGORY EASLEY, CCE RAY FREW, CCFE
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Here is what ICCFA members have to say about the association:
ICCFA Service Bureau, Inc. Board of DirectorsRobert M. Fells, President
Cemetery Consumer Service Council (CCSC)ICCFA Representatives:
CommitteesExecutive Committee Educational Steering Committee ICCFA University: Thomas G. Roberts, CCE, Chancellor External Affairs Steering Committee State Association & Regulation Subcommittee: Paul Elvig Internal Affairs Steering Committee Membership & Marketing Steering Committee Next Generation Committee: Jennifer Frew and Abigail Brammer Quiocho, Co-Chairs Finance Committee Future Directions Committee Government & Legal Affairs Committee Government & Legal Fundraising Subcommittee: Irwin W. Shipper, CCE, Chairman Tax Subcommittee: Irwin W. Shipper, CCE, Chairman Nominating & Elections Committee Certification Subcommittee: Robert A. Gordon, Sr., CCFE, CCrE, CSE, Chairman Credentials & Elections Subcommittee: Robert A. McConneghy III, and Kevin R. Daniels, CCE, Co-Chairs Hall of Fame Subcommittee: Kevin R. Daniels, CCE, Chairman Political Action Committee Disbursement Subcommittee: Irwin W. Shipper, CCE, Chairman Sales & Marketing Committee
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